Severe hypoxemia due to intrapulmonary shunting requiring surgery for bronchioloalveolar carcinoma.
case_series · Level IV
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- Also identified by DOI 10.1016/j.athoracsur.2008.12.031.
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Abstract
Bronchioloalveolar carcinoma is a rare, but well-known disease that symptomatically worsens with intrapulmonary shunting and consequent hypoxemia. Surgical resection of the involved area offers relief from disabling hypoxemia and may improve survival. We present 3 patients with intrapulmonary shunting.
Medical subject headings
- Adenocarcinoma, Bronchiolo-Alveolar
- Hypoxia
- Lung Neoplasms
- Pneumonectomy
- Pulmonary Circulation